Pithoragarh

In the Indian state of Uttarakhand, Pithoragarh district is the easternmost Himalayan district. High Himalayan mountains, snow-capped peaks, valleys, alpine meadows, forests, waterfalls, perennial rivers, glaciers, and springs are all part of the area’s natural landscape. The region’s wildlife and flora are rich in ecological diversity. It is home to several temples and abandoned forts from when the warrior Chand Kingdom ruled with great prosperity. Pithoragarh District is a politically sensitive district on India’s northern frontier; its eastern and northern borders are international. As the final district to border Tibet, the Lipulekh, Kungibingari, Lampiya Dhulra, Loy Dhura, Belcha, and Keo area is strategically significant for Tibet.

Best time to visit:

While summers are pleasant, it gets chilly during the winter months. The ideal time to visit the town is between the months of April and November.

How to reach

By air: It’s own Naini Saini Airport serves Dehradun and Haldwani with small planes and helicopters. Currently, Flybig operates an 18-seater aircraft that departs from Dehradun three times a week, while Air Heritage operates a daily helicopter service that departs from Haldwani. The Pantnagar Airport, located 241 kilometers from Pithoragarh in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand state, is the closest domestic airport to the town. Pithoragarh can be reached by taxi with ease from Pantnagar Airport. Delhi and Pantnagar are connected by four weekly round-trip flights. It is a domestic airport, while New Delhi is the closest international airport.

By train: Tanakpur, located 138 kilometers away, is the closest railhead to Pithoragarh. Plenty of taxis and buses go from Tanakpur to Pithoragarh. Because of the frequent trains from major Indian destinations to Tanakpur, Tanakpur is well-connected to the country’s rail networks.

By bus: Pithoragarh has excellent access to Uttarakhand’s main cities via metallic highways. Buses to Pithoragarh, Champawat, Almora, Tanakpur, and many other places are from ISBT Anand Vihar, New Delhi. Plenty of taxis and buses go from main Uttarakhand state destinations to Pithoragarh. National Highway 125 connects Pithoragarh.